- 49 minutes 57 seconds918b wwgd: Warren is mortgage-free & wanting a new car, home battery & bathroom reno
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In this "what would Glen do" episode Glen sits down with Warren, who's after a second opinion on how to prioritise & fund some financial goals. They touch on:
ππ» Warren's current situation & goals
π his financial position according to Glen's sound financial house foundations
ππΎ what Glen would do
ππΌ the mother-in-law arrangement: the $200/week account & estate clarity
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6 May 2026, 7:10 pm - 1 hour 19 minutes918 genetic testing ban on insurers, sold investment property now what, pausing premiums on parental leave + more
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In this Q&A episode Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to talk about:
ππΌ new legislation banning insurers from using specific genetic testing to deny cover
ππ½ ambulance VIC membership vs private health, or both?
ππΎ Glen's rule of thumb for who should consider private health insurance
ππΏ Glen's private health policy
ππ» community discussion: how did you increase your income?
π what to consider before you pause insurance premiums on parental leave
ππΌ sold investment property, paid off home, what now?
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4 May 2026, 7:10 pm - 51 minutes 27 seconds917b wwgd: Kate is a 41yo nurse earning six figures but living week-to-week
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In today's episode Glen sits down with Kate from Brisbane. She earns a decent income as a cosmetic injectables nurse but has maxed out 2 credit cards and just can't seem to get ahead. Kate wants to know: am I past the point of no return? They unpack:
ππΌKate's goal to get out of consumer debt and save a home deposit
ππ½ her income, work and lifestyle
ππΎ cashflow, consumer debt situation & why a budget hasn't stuck
π super, assets and protection plan
ππΏ living situation
ππΌ Kate's past & a recent ADHD diagnosis
ππ» Glen's take on Kate's situation
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29 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes917 how to ask for more money & land your dream job (careers & income Q&A with Emily Bowen)
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Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, HR consultant, Operations Manager at Boldside and host of this is work for a full community Q&A on careers, pay and all things workplace. They touch on:
ππΌ Kayla asked how to negotiate a pay rise when you feel you are being unpaid
ππ½ Francis asked what to put in a cover letter when you donβt tick all criteria
ππΎ Chelsea asked how to stand out in an AI-driven recruitment world
ππΏ Kate said, I work in HR and I'm always putting out fires. How can I break this reactive loop?
ππ» how to negotiate more pay without seeming ungrateful
π what can you do if you're on an award or in a Government role?
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27 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 53 minutes 28 seconds916b Mitch has 3 properties & no borrowing power, what to focus on next? (clarity call with John Pidgeon)
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In this clarity call, John Pidgeon host of this is property chats with Mitch who is feeling stuck and unsure on how to move his property portfolio forward. They unpack:
ππΌ Mitchβs roadblock
ππ½ his businesses
ππΏ long term lifestyle, property and business goals
π cashflow and expense management
ππ» the lending reality as a new business owner
ππΎ clarifying focus & building income first, then investing
ππΌ Mitch's property portfolio
ππΏ John's 4 pillars of wealth creation
π action steps
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22 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 48 minutes 44 seconds916 disputing your bank, property & starting a family, gen Z at work & career pivot in your 50s
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In this episode Glen James, John Pidgeon and Rachelle Kroon answer your questions about:
ππΌ challenging your bank over lost bonus interest
ππ½ property analysis paralysis: single woman, 1-bed apartment & IVF plans
ππΎ ur community discussion: are you planning to retire early?
ππΏ gen z jargon at work - I want to sound more professional!
ππ» considering a career change in your 50s & AI's impact on careers
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20 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 51 minutes915b wwgd: 25yo doctor has $400k in ETFs but...
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Connor is a 25yo junior doctor renting for $145 a week and somehow has $400,000 invested in shares. But when he asks Glen James about buying his first home, optimising his portfolio and figuring out when "enough is enough," Glen's take isn't quite what he expected.
ππΌ Connor's situation: 25yo junior doctor, single, training towards anesthetics
ππ½ income, savings rate & spending system
ππΎ cash, HELP debt & super (First Home Super Saver Scheme)
ππΏ living situation & housing plans
ππ» the $400k share portfolio: VAS, VGS & Pearler
π specialty training, moving around & the housing timing problem
ππΌ what would Glen do?
ππ½ the non-deductible debt problem
ππΎ investment property vs buying to live in vs keep renting
ππΏ the two-ETF
ππ» should Connor gear?
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15 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 1 hour 15 minuteseconomic update: fuel prices, oil, interest rates & inflation (with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART)
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This economic update with Brian Parker, Chief Economist at ART was recorded on 10 April, 2026.
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14 April 2026, 6:30 am - 37 minutes 41 seconds915 the unofficial income guide: what mmm listeners actually earn
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Earlier in the year, we surveyed our community about their incomesβ¦ and today, weβre finally revealing the results. Some of the numbers might surprise you (or mess with your head a little)! Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, General Manager at Boldside to unpack the data and 7 ways to increase your income. Download the Unofficial Income Guide here:https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/unofficial-income-guide
They touch on:
ππΌ what sparked the survey
ππ½ age, location and industry breakdown
ππΏ income & work satisfaction snapshot
π work arrangement breakdown
ππ» you don't need a degree to earn big!
ππΎ what drives people at work?
ππΌ career breaks, impact and desire for flexibility
ππ½ what does $200k+ actually look like?
ππΏ part time doesn't mean low income
π 7 ways to increase your income
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13 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 10 minutes 35 secondsthe 10 questions with Frances Cook
In this episode, Frances Cook host of the Making Cents podcast joins Glen to answer some quickfire money questions!
ππΎ what makes a successful investor?
ππΏ invest in Kiwi Saver or not and why?
ππ» extra money into mortgage or invest?
π what do you think is the biggest barrier to people investing?
ππΌ do you have to be smart to be good with money?
ππ½ how do you define success and have you achieved it?
ππΌ how do you know when you've financially made it?
ππΎ one line on your tombstone, what would it be?
ππΌ if you had a spare $10,000 what would you do with it?
π what's been your best investment to date?
ππ» what are you currently reading, watching or listening to?
ππΌ what's one book you would recommend to become a better investor?
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Your Money, Your Future by Frances Cook: https://amzn.to/4caYaGv
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9 April 2026, 7:10 pm - 55 minutes 49 seconds914b wwgd: 3 properties, young kids, working part-time & what next?
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Three properties, two young kids, both working part-time. Sophia* joins Glen to unpack whether selling an investment property, reducing debt and rethinking their strategy could set them up better long term or if theyβre at risk of overcomplicating a strong position.
ππΌ Sophia's situation: 3 properties, young family, part-time setup
ππ½ spending, savings & cashflow gap
ππΎ insurance, super & financial foundations
ππΏ property portfolio & assets
ππ» lifestyle goals
π their desire to βsemi-retireβ
ππΌ Glenβs take on the situation and what he would do
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